Marion Finnegan

Marion Finnegan, Chief Executive of Sherry FitzGerald, discusses how the rising housing prices in Ireland are outpacing average incomes, especially for first-time buyers. She highlights severe shortages in the second-hand market that drive up prices and notes a concerning shift favoring couples over single buyers. Jude Sherry, a founder focused on renovation, explores the potential of vacant and derelict homes as a solution, advocating for vacancy taxes and stricter policies to bring these properties back into use.